Chorizo vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chorizo and yolk
- Chorizo is richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B3, yet yolk is richer in choline, selenium, vitamin B5, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for yolk is 332% higher.
- Chorizo contains 214 times more vitamin B3 than yolk. Chorizo contains 5.131mg of vitamin B3, while yolk contains 0.024mg.
- Yolk contains less sodium.
- Yolk has a lower glycemic index than chorizo.
Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +260% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +265.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1512.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +160% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +165.4% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +258% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21279.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1072.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +167% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +7200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +748.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +93% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 1085mg | 332% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 820.2mg | 132% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 56µg | 63% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 48mg | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 381µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.176mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 2.99mg | 37% |
| Folate | 2µg | 146µg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 390mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 0.024mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 9.551g | 22% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 218IU | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 5.4µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.528mg | 18% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 26.54g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 11.738g | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 2.58mg | 16% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 15.86g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.35mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 2.73mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 129mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 2.3mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 109mg | 9% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 322kcal | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 4.204g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 1.95µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 3.59g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.866mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.114g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 1187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yolk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.829g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 997mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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